| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.73 | 3.261% | $179.3953 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.37 | 4.563% | $203.2391 | $203.24 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.95 | 7.430% | $253.4811 | $253.48 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.77 | 11.548% | $160.3726 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.27 | 10.554% | $123.0134 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.49 | 3.320% | $181.3163 | $181.32 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.71 | 8.253% | $164.2306 | $164.23 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.29 | $1,265.0484 | $1,265.05 | $1,265.05 | $1,265.00 | |